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Rusty (with Nelly)

Mixed Breed Cat · Male · Senior · 13 years

Meet Rusty and Nelly! Rusty and Nelly are a lovely pair of cats looking for their forever home together.Both are friendly and enjoy attention from people, often greeting you with a little meow. Nelly is a sweet and gentle girl who enjoys being stroked, particularly around her head, and has a cute habit of giving your hand a little lick. Rusty is a very affectionate boy who loves attention and will happily sit on your knee while purring away.Both cats are very food motivated and absolutely love their meals! They are good with their litter tray and are happy to spend time alone, usually having a nice snooze.Rusty and Nelly can happily coexist, although Nelly sometimes prefers to have her own space. They would be best suited to a home where they can have plenty of room to settle in and enjoy life together.They can live with older, sensible children but would prefer a home without dogs.If you’re looking for a friendly pair with lovely personalities, Rusty and Nelly could be just the cats for you. NAWT Bedfordshire Glebe Farm, Salford Road, Milton Keynes Bedfordshire MK17 8HZ Choose an item from our Amazon wish-list and it will come straight to us! Sponsor me and my friends to ensure I am safe and warm until I find a family to call my own.

Size
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Age
Senior · 13 years
Location
🇬🇧Watford
Shelter
National Animal Welfare Trust
Living with Rusty (with Nelly)
  • ✓Vaccinated
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Microchipped
  • ✓Good with dogs
Cared for by National Animal Welfare Trust · WatfordLearn about Mixed Breed Cat →
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Listed 6 days ago

Bringing Rusty (with Nelly) home

What you'll need for Rusty (with Nelly) in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Rusty (with Nelly)

What life with Rusty (with Nelly) looks like

Rusty (with Nelly) is a senior mixed breed cat cat waiting at National Animal Welfare Trust in Watford.

Senior cats are the gentlest house guests: predictable, mostly silent, and grateful for a sunny windowsill. Older cats often have minor dental or kidney issues — keep an eye on water intake and weight. Many sleep eighteen hours a day and want no part of any drama.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Watford, United Kingdom — browse more cats in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Rusty (with Nelly), answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Rusty (with Nelly)?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. National Animal Welfare Trust handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Rusty (with Nelly) on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Rusty (with Nelly) if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — National Animal Welfare Trust will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Rusty (with Nelly) already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Rusty (with Nelly) isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with National Animal Welfare Trust early rather than rehoming privately; they know Rusty (with Nelly) and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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